Marvin the Mage

[Magicman]

Follow the adventures of Marvin the Mage (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com) - misanthropic mage, medieval grifter, and middling card player, as he tries to make his way through a perilous multiverse with as little effort as humanly possible. Marvin only has one iron clad rule: NO dungeons, and NO dragons!


BONUS: We’re giving away a personalized Marvin cartoon to the first 25 Facebook “likes,” and we only have seven left to go - so don’t let the pit trap hit you in the rear!

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_banner_ad1sm.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com)

[Geigan]

Cool, how often do you think it'll update?

[Magicman]

The regular comic story will update once a week, guaranteed. It may be more, but that's the iron-clad promise. Bonus art, single panels, and extras will happen more often than that, with RSS, FB alerts, and tweets going out for each update!

[Magicman]

Here's a small taste of the goods...

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Priorities&Paychecks.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=58)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Marvin makes friends and influences demi-people...

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-4-2

[Esch]

Love it! The artwork is great and the art direction of the panels and all of that is excellent. Keep up the good work!!

[Magicman]

BONUS HALLOWEEN TOON: Marvin & crew are all dressed up and no place to scroll...

Marvin the Mage Bonus Toons (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=58)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: What happens at One Eyed Polly’s stays at One Eyed Polly’s...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-5)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Now you can play the chaotic card game “Follow the Enchantress” just like Marvin and the gang! Complete game rules and play guide are just a click away...

Follow the Enchantress - card game rules (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=114)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: The players are all in and Marvin is going all out...

Marvin the Mage - new page (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-6)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Ever wonder how a webcomic is created? Well for most webcomics I don't have a clue... digital elves maybe? But I can show you how Marvin the Mage (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/) is created, from script to pencils to inked, lettered, color art...

How Marvin the Mage is Created (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=138)

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_pencil.png

[Magicman]

BONUS TOON: We're gonna need a cleric for that cold...

Bonus Toon (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_banner_728_90.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: An arcane magic deck and a significant number of unlikely baubles both crash the game...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-7)

[Re'ozul]

You know, that just gave me ideas for my game.

So far I am really liking the comic, though the jury is out on wether i like Marvin or not, not as a character but wether i would in-game so to speak.

Also, poor poor Spork, though now that i think about it i really want to see wether he will become an example to an expanded "melee can't have nice things".

[Mordokai]

I'm liking what I'm seeing so far and the comic is definetly going on my "to watch" list.

Now if only we could get updates more often... :smallwink:

[Magicman]

Also, poor poor Spork, though now that i think about it i really want to see wether he will become an example to an expanded "melee can't have nice things".

Well statistically at least, Spork now has three times the chance of getting goodies as anyone else at the table... *evil laugh*

[Miklus]

I really like this comic! He he! Deck of many things...I can't wait to see where this is going.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: It's turning out to be a hell of a poker game, featuring Michael Dorn as the "Big A"...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-8-2)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Bank error in your favor - collect 200 GP...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-9)

[Re'ozul]

So he got the Throne.
I can't really see anything definite for the other two, maybe Balance and Star?
The money could indicate another Gem considering the rules of the deck.

[Magicman]

So he got the Throne.
I can't really see anything definite for the other two, maybe Balance and Star?
The money could indicate another Gem considering the rules of the deck.

Those were excellent guesses, Re'ozul! You almost had it perfectly. Spork drew:
The Throne: Gain 18 charisma and a keep.
The Star: Gain 2 ponts in your major ability. (Despite being a half-orc fighter, Spork's primary ability was intelligence. You'll note that although he speaks in a stereotypical dumb-orc dialect, his thought balloons depicted a higher intelligence, perhaps indicating it's all an "act.")
The Moon: You are granted 1-4 wishes. Spork wished for (at the very least) two French maids and a wheelbarrow full of money.

The moral: sometimes melee types do get to have nice things... New page tomorrow!

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_1_pg9_panel.png

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Because it’s not really a back room poker game until Death shows up with a scythe...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-10-2)

[Okizruin]

So he drew Death, but the dread wraith was on his side. Is that about correct?

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Marvin’s Guide to Surviving Encounters: How to Parley Effectively! Don't get caught with your initiative down...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=217)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Clean up in aisle four -or- don't start looting until all the action is resolved...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-11)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Definately adding this to my read list!

[Magicman]

UPDATE: There’s good news and bad news. The good news is...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-12)

[Okizruin]

The bad news is that this new fighter is completely and utterly incompetent.

[Magicman]

The bad news is that this new fighter is completely and utterly incompetent.

It's so much better than that, Okizuin : ) Next page and the end of Issue 1 this weekend!

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Pencil sketch of new characters from the upcoming Issue 2...

New Marvin the Mage! character sketch (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=225)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Sometimes you pick the party members...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-13)

[Okizruin]

He's incompetent in the 'well-intentioned-yet-stupid' manner.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Issue 2 begins with “For Whom the Bell Scrolls”...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-14)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Hell is working in the customer service industry trapped with your friends...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-15)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Marvin the Mage now has his own letter column - questions, critiques, and legal threats answered while you wait!

Marvin's Magic Missives Letter Column (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=238)
http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_letter_col.png

[Maxios]

I remembered seeing the ad for the comic a few days ago, and decided to google it; and then read it. Good job, the art style's good and it is really funny :smallsmile:.

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Well, if they don't go do a dungeon crawl, they can always play hockey on the roof!

[Magicman]

Well, if they don't go do a dungeon crawl, they can always play hockey on the roof!

Aw, see... and I was afraid I was being to subtle with my Clerks references : )

[Magicman]

UPDATE: He’ll have his without Fire Sauce, please -or- Please Don't Feed the Familiars...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-16)

[Okizruin]

I wonder what Marvin did wrong in the past to get such bad karma.

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Happy Holidays from Marvin and the Gang... or, are you sure this is how to play Warhammer 40K?

New Marvin the Mage! Bonus Toon (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

I wonder what Marvin did wrong in the past to get such bad karma.

The answer to these and many other burning reader questions can be found at Magic Missives (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=238)... Marvin's letter column where Marv answers all your questions in his own inimitable style.

[Okizruin]

To Marvin: have you considered trying to find out if you did something nasty in a past life? Reincarnation is possible, you know.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Be warned: both DMs and mothers have Ph.D.s in Guilt Administration -or- How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Brownies...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-17)

[Okizruin]

Ugh. I'll pass; they've got chocolate in them, but the use of a sapient creature as a food ingredient is outright evil to me.

[Magicman]

Ugh. I'll pass; they've got chocolate in them, but the use of a sapient creature as a food ingredient is outright evil to me.

...and guilt tripping your own son into making you free copies at his place of work isn't outright evil? You may have discovered Marla the Sage's alignment in a record-setting one page, Okizruin : )

[Okizruin]

That is a mother I can never love...

[Magicman]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Marvin and the gang! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-17) May you all have an awesome 2012...

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Warhammer40K.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-17)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Welcome to MarvinTV, Marvin the Mage’s gamer-centric video channel. No need to prepare any spells or buffs, just scream “Leeroy JENKINS!” and click this link...

Marvin the Mage's Marvin TV (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=345)

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/YouTube_art_sm.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=345)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Hell hath no fury like a recurring villain scorned... -or- when you shoehorn a Batman villain into a medieval fantasy comic you've really thrown caution to the wind...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-18)

[Okizruin]

I blame a past life.

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Quick show of hands... who’s tried this in their campaign?

New Bonus Marvin the Mage! Toon (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Gesundheit! Now who did you say that scroll summoned?

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-19)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Calling it now!
Marvin's mom somehow switched scrolls.

[Maxios]

I think it's going to be opened :smalltongue:.

[Lither]

Heh... "Soggy-yoth". As a Lovecraft fan I get that.

[Delorges]

Nice work! Very nice work. Some of the references might go over my head, especially since I've never played DnD, but i like the feel of the strips. Keep up the good work!

[Magicman]

Marvin answers your questions, queries and comments personally (even those appearing in this very forum) in his old school comic book letter column...

Magic Missives (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=238)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: A candid conversation with Lord Rathmore, in which he discusses dressing for success, contract renegotiations, the hippest hot spots in Hell, and why recurring villains have more fun...

Mudpuppy Interview: Lord Rathmore (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=434)

[blackjack217]

First rule of dealing with devils, don't. Second rule of dealing with devils, never let them write the contract.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Please scroll down and click on “revenge”... -or- Tell 'em Large Marge sent yah.

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-20)

[Okizruin]

If I know how things work, the thief will swipe the Daisy Chain scroll, with Rathmore keeping the Scroll of Ultimate Evil.

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: So you say you want some player feedback on the 5th Edition?

New Marvin the Mage! Bonus Toon (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Because it’s really not a visit to a magic shop until some spells are cast and melee ensues...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-21)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: In which the fabric of our story threads are completely satiated...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-22)

[Okizruin]

So Marvin's mother is a Sage of Manipulation huh?

[Saph]

Yeah, I saw that pun coming. :smallbiggrin:

[Magicman]

Hey - If I can cram a terrible pun plus quotes from both Animal House and The Jetsons all into the same page, I consider my work here done : )

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Jetsons.jpg

[Magicman]

UPDATE: A new story begins... and there will be mud.

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-23)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Mugging a pharaoh in broad daylight? Tut, Tut!

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-24)

[Lither]

Heh. The poster in the background amuses me.

[stevenboats]

Cool comic man, even had a Metallica reference. Will add to my favorites.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Get an exclusive 4-page Marvin the Mage comic FREE, only at Gary Con IV, March 22-25!

Details are here (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=506).

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Gord the Rogue? Woot! I read those books WAY back in the day!

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: The answer that you were looking for is on page 26 of the Player’s Handbook...

New Marvin the Mage Bonus Toon (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: It also makes julienned fries...

http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Marvin_3_pg2_panel.png (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-26)
New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-26)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Top 10 Signs That Your Party Is About To Experience a TPK...

Marvin's Guide To Surviving Encounters (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=217)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: There’s nothing worse than a thief with completely transparent motives...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=mrvin-the-mage-page-27)

[Magicman]

INTERVIEW: The creator of Marvin the Mage reveals how a wasted youth spent wrecking other people’s campaigns makes for an excellent D&D webcomic...

Marvin the Mage Interview (http://fireweaverreviews.com/marvin-the-mage-interview/)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: In 1st edition AD&D we didn’t need flanking, we just surrounded ‘em...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-28)

[Okizruin]

Wait, is that Bruno on the other side carrying goods they won't need?

[Magicman]

Good eye, and possibly....

[Magicman]

UPDATE: We’re ordering our drinks by alignment. That’ll be one ale, one martini, and one juice box...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-29)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: No, it’s got nothing to do with Lord of the Rings and you’re not even spelling golem right...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-30)

BONUS UPDATE: More of your questions answered while you wait, all in Marvin’s Magic Missives (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=238)...

[Surfing HalfOrc]

I remember using those Manuals. Sometimes they were great, sometimes... Less than helpful. :smallannoyed:

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Remember, whatever your character needs, it’s in the DM’s Guide...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-31)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: And we all know that DM's do that...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-32)

NOTE: Thank you for your patience while I spent last week gaming my heart out and selling print Marvin the Mage comic books at Gary Con.

[Magicman]

NEWS: Marvin the Mage now features Project Wonderful ads, and the good news is that the very first advertiser to place an ad will get his ad on the sight for absolutely free!

Place an ad by clicking the banner space on any page here:

Marvin the Mage (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-32)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Not sure how to fix this, but it looks like it is Golem Gumby saying "Behold my creation! Isn't he a fearsome sight?"

If you move the text bubble to the right of GG, the whole top right gets too crowded with speech bubbles, but leaving it there looks odd... Sorry, no solutions come to me. :smallconfused:

[Magicman]

Never let it be said that we here at Marvin the Mage are above a little art correction or making individual readers happy!

New and Improved Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-32)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Never let it be said that here at Marvin the Mage we're above a little art correction or making individual readers happy!

New and Improved Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-32)

:elan: "I Participated!"

[Magicman]

UPDATE: The best laid plans of mice and mages...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-33)

[dextercorvia]

gang aft agley... :smallcool:

...kinda like the update schedule. YEEAAAAHHH!

[Magicman]

UPDATE: It's a great plan if Marvin can just work all of the kinks out it...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-34)

NEWS: No, the artist has not dropped off of the face of the Earth. He's been hard at work on TWO (count 'em, TWO) tabletop games featuring everyone's favorite misanthropic mage. Stay tuned for further updates...

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Hey, that guy looks like Aahz.
Oz?
No relation.
:smallwink:

Nice cameos!

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: Always take the magic item, because...

New Marvin the Mage bonus toon! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

Hey, that guy looks like Aahz.
Oz?
No relation.
:smallwink:

Nice cameos!

Yeah - if anyone can correctly name every character standing in line outside the massage parlor in that panel, I'll send them a personalized Marvin the Mage cartoon. There's at least one person in that line that will be hard to name unless you a.) are a true old school gamer/D&D historian, or b.) happen to know which TSR alum's campaign I currently play in *evil grin*

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Yeah - if anyone can correctly name every character standing in line outside the massage parlor in that panel, I'll send them a personalized Marvin the Mage cartoon. There's at least one person in that line that will be hard to name unless you a.) are a true old school gamer/D&D historian, or b.) happen to know which TSR alum's campaign I currently play in *evil grin*

Challenge Accepted!
Frodo, Gandalf,Skeeve, Aahz, Rob Kuntz

[Magicman]

Good guess, SHO. You have 3 of 5 correct...:smallsmile:

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Good guess, SHO. You have 3 of 5 correct...:smallsmile:

Hmm...
Bilbo and Gandalf? Or Frodo and Elminster? I would have guessed Gary Gygax, but both Gary and Dave Arneson have both since passed away. :smallfrown:
Tom Wham looks the closest, so that is my final guess. And if it IS Tom Wham, tell him to rerelease Snit's Revenge! :smallbiggrin: (I already have Awful Green Things From Outerspace!)

[Magicman]

So...close. Bilbo brings it to 4/5. But who is the mystery man from TSR?

That's not Tom Wham, but if you like his games you should definitely track down a copy of his new one, Feudality. I got spanked at it playing in demos at Gary Con - it's got a great game mechanic and Tom Wham art... what more could you want?

[Surfing HalfOrc]

So...close. Bilbo brings it to 4/5. But who is the mystery man from TSR?

That's not Tom Wham, but if you like his games you should definitely track down a copy of his new one, Feudality. I got spanked at it playing in demos at Gary Con - it's got a great game mechanic and Tom Wham art... what more could you want?

Again, hmm... So many of the TSR Alum now have beards and glasses.
Tim Kask?

You do realize I'm going though the names from my Player's Handbook, the best gift of Christmas 1980? :smallbiggrin:

[Magicman]

...and we have a winner! Besides being a good friend and supporter of Marvin the Mage, Tim recently revived his OD&D campaign and a few of us lucky bastards here in Cincinnati get to try our best and not get TPKed at his table on a regular basis :smallbiggrin:

Shoot me a private message with your email address, SHO, and your prize will be winging its way to you shortly...

From the inside cover of the Gary Con IV exclusive Marvin the Mage print comic:
http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/images/Tim_Kask_says.png

[Surfing HalfOrc]

PM Sent! Oh, yeah! Go Me! It's my Birthday! (Well, it was yesterday, and still is over there in the States!)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Tell him that Dr. Pretorious is here on a secret matter of grave importance...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-35)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Hmm... Between Rich Burlew's minis, and the Tracker Tokens, I have all the "Hands On" stuff I need for my games!

I'm a happy Surfing HalfOrc!

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right...
(yes, that was a Stealers Wheel reference)

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-36)

[Magicman]

BONUS TOON: Apparently Marvin didn't sign an NDA...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=119)

[Magicman]

UPDATE: He probably kept the receipt, but I bet it burned up...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-37)

[Magicman]

BONUS UPDATE: You can’t tell your players’ alignment without a scorecard...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?page_id=743)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Your YottaQuest link is broken. Check the http lead in. It shows as hthttp on the hover link...
It is the Tales from the Backroom link page. Neither link works, both lead to 404 errors. The link itself looks like a mash-up of two or more links.

BTW, cool t-shirts. :smallwink:

[Magicman]

{Scrubbed}

[Magicman]

My apologies to all forum members. In my enthusiasm, I forgot one of the forum rules and broke said rule - hence the scrubbed entry. I promise to be more mindful of my posts in the future : )

...and those links are now fixed. Thanks for the sharp eye, Mr. Half-Orc sir.


UPDATE: At last! The rocky conclusion to “And There Will Be Mud”...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-38)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Now, why didnt I ever tbink of that? Garden gnome golems? :smallbiggrin:

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Issue No. 4 promises to be a helluva story...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-39)

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Hey Magicman! There is a thread here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247033), asking if Gary Gygax was a good GM or not. Do you think Tim Kask might be willing to write a reply to that thread?

[Magicman]

Hey Magicman! There is a thread here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247033), asking if Gary Gygax was a good GM or not. Do you think Tim Kask might be willing to write a reply to that thread?

I doubt Tim Kask would opine about EGG as a DM on that thread, but he does have a "Ask Tim Kask" thread over at Dragonfoot where anyone could pose that question to him:

Q&A With Tim Kask (http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23223&start=3555)

One of my biggest personal regrets is that I never found the time to drive to Lake Geneva and sit at EGG's table, even though I had a standing invitation via my friend Jim Ward. I can tell you that I play in Tim Kask's OD&D campaign, and we have mondo huge fun every other week. That said, old school style D&D is not for the faint of heart or wuss of butt : )

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Marvin’s back from Summer Vacation, and that means it's time for a barroom brawl... featuring a guest cameo or two.

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-41)

Link fixed - Thanks, Mordokai : )

[Mordokai]

Might wanna fix that link.

[Magicman]

UPDATE: Marvin the Mage is now available em Português! Thanks to the hard work of translator Rafael Beltrame and letterer Pedro Marinelli, “Marvin o Mago” can now avoid actual adventuring in two languages. And remember... Nada De Dungeons!

Novo Marvin o Mago! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-o-mago-pagina-1-2)

[smuchmuch]

UPDATE: Issue No. 4 promises to be a helluva story...

New Marvin the Mage! (http://www.mudpuppycomics.com/?webcomic_post=marvin-the-mage-page-39)

(.. Just noticed the guy with a gasmask. Is that a 'Wizards' reference ?)